The 2025 NC Seniors Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program will run from July 1 to September 30, 2025.
Click on the links below for the lists of 2025 SFMNP-certified local agencies and farmers’ markets by participating NC county.
2025 SFMNP Local Agency List
2025 SFMNP Farmers’ Market List
What is the NC Seniors Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program?
The NC Seniors Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP) is a summer-only program that provides vouchers in participating counties to eligible lower-income older adults to purchase fresh fruits, vegetables, honey, and fresh cut herbs at NC SFMNP-certified farmers' markets. This summertime program is designed to improve the nutrition of older adults and increase business for local farmers and farmers’ markets. The NC SFMNP season is from July 1 to September 30 and is not available in all NC counties. View the 2025 map of the NC SFMNP.
What are eligibility requirements for the Seniors Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program?
To participate in the NC SFMNP, a person must meet three requirements:
1. 60 years of age or older;
2. Live in a county with a participating local agency (SFMNP vouchers aren't available in all NC counties); and
3. Household income of no more than 185% of the Federal Poverty Level ($2,413 or less per month for a one-person household; $3,261 or less per month for a two-person household).
For More Information
If you’re interested in the program, live in a county with a participating local agency, and meet the other eligibility requirements noted below, contact the local agency in your county for more information about applications and voucher availability.
Note: The SFMNP is not an entitlement program, so SFMNP vouchers are not guaranteed. Even if a person meets the eligibility requirements above, there may not be enough funds for all eligible persons to receive SFMNP vouchers.
Questions? Contact NCSFMNP@dhhs.nc.gov